Likelyhood of VFR Through Tampa Class B?

[turbo]

I usually fly the west coast at 1,000'. So much to see if you want to go that way at least once. A few airspace issues to talk to but a great flight.
Don't forget the camera and a clean canopy.

Come on up thru the keys on the east coast and stop by STUART and visit me.

[Toobuilder]

As luck would have it, our return plans include a flight along the beach all the way up to Daytona - where we turn left and start working our way back. There's a pretty good chance we'll cross paths. I'll keep you posted as things firm up.

[RONSIM]

Somewhere North tell Tampa App (125.3 or 118.8) that you want to transition South-bound along the beach to (anywhere South). -- Tampa will give you a TXP code and coordinate with Sarasota on the way down ---- done everyday (except today -- big TFR).

Have fun!

Ron

[Toobuilder]

Good to know Ron. However, I'll likely be talking to ATC anyway - When flying as a single ship in a (somewhat) unproven aircraft over unfamiliar country, I welcome the added security that comes with a voice on the other end of the radio. I'll be with them as much as possible.

[n82rb]

from naples just fly down the coast to about everglades city then mth then down the chain. stay on the south/east side of us1 and you will stay clear of the blimp. call navy on 124.02 about mth. just watch out for me coming over janka intersection out of 10,000 for 1,600 at 250kts (not in my RV-4 of course)

bob burns
RV-4 N82RB

[Toobuilder]

I'll keep an eye out for you Bob... I've been invited to stay at a buddy's airpark (FA51) near Ft. Myers while down there, so I'll likely use that as a base camp of sorts.

...might even see you in the -4

[GeneL]

Be careful transitioning the panhandle on the coast. You need to talk to Eglin/Tyndall Rapcon. Call Pensacola App.

[Jesse]

Tampa is usually really good to deal with, but if you just go up to 10,500 you can go over if they don't want to let you through. From X35 to south Florida we usually go LAL to get between the two without messing with either.

[roadrunner20]

Originally Posted by Jesse

Tampa is usually really good to deal with, but if you just go up to 10,500 you can go over if they don't want to let you through. From X35 to south Florida we usually go LAL to get between the two without messing with either.

Actually, Jesse's route is the shorter one when flying from north florida.
Staying east of Tampa, west of LAL, direct to Marco, MKY > KEYW is the most direct route. I'd fly this route when departing BKV,(top of the Class B ring).
Along the coast is nice, but longer.

[Toobuilder]

I appreciate the advice from everyone. I've been fine tuning the routing and have uncovered a few problems in the process, but think I'm pretty close now.

As this is a fun/adventure trip, I do want to take the scenic route along the coast. I'm willing to go high when "feet wet" as risk mitigation, but otherwise I'd like to be right down on the beach (1,000 feet). I think I have enough solid waypoints that I can let the autopilot do the bulk of the work while allowing me to easily monitor the ship, talk to ATC, and keep my eyes out.